3 Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JG is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £179,918 , which equates to approximately £274 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Oct 2003 for £99,995. Since then, the value has increased by £79,923, representing a 79.9% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £179,918 is:

  • 1.6% lower than the average property price on Handcross Road
  • 46.7% lower than the average in the LU2 8JG postcode area
  • and 44.7% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 August 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LU2 8JG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£179,918
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£274
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Aug 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU2 8JG

14 th / 15
Price Rank
47% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU2 8JG , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£179,918
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
3 Oct 2003
£99,995
Leasehold
0 %
18 Jul 2003
£99,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £198,750
sale date: 20 Dec 2018
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2023

Data Sources

The property at 3 Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Oct 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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